Y3/4: Lesson 3: Investigating friction
Investigating how and why things move differently on different surfaces and planning using variables. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
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Learning objectives
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National curriculum
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Is friction useful? Select some pupils to drag and drop the images under the correct headings to identify whether given scenarios show friction as being useful or not useful. Reveal the answers and discuss any errors made.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 July 2026
